Tipula is a very large insect genus in the fly family Tipulidae (crane flies). The members of this genus are sometimes collectively called common crane flies. [1] Tipula contains over 2,000 species located throughout the world. [2] Like all crane flies, Tipula species have long bodies and long legs, somewhat resembling large mosquitos. Adults ...

The marsh crane fly, species Tipula oleracea, is native to Europe and Africa but is now widespread across North America. These flies are also called the common crane fly. European crane fly.

A crane fly is any member of the dipteran superfamily Tipuloidea, which contains the living families Cylindrotomidae, Limoniidae, Pediciidae and Tipulidae, as well as several extinct families.

Tipula paludosa name by Meigan, has a gray-white body and silver wings. Its larvae live in the damp soil and are responsible for crop damage in the NorthWestern United States as well as parts of Europe, Vancouver and Nova Scotia. Tipula simplex Doan can be found in California with the larvae feeding on leaves of grasses and grains. These ...

Dec 28, 2023 · 3 subfamilies, with >560 spp. in 12 genera in our area (80% in Tipula), ~4,400 spp. in ~30 genera worldwide

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Feb 28, 2025 · crane fly, any insect of the family Tipulidae (order Diptera). Crane flies have a slender mosquito -like body and extremely long legs. Ranging in size from tiny to almost 3 cm (1.2 inches) long, these harmless slow-flying insects are usually found around water or among abundant vegetation.

Adult crane flies within the genus Tipula are large tan or brown, long-legged, spindly bodied flies varying in body length from 0.39-0.98 inches (10-25 mm) for most species. However, the giant crane fly, Tipula abdominalis, which does occur in Louisiana, may …

Characteristics, Scientific Name, Classification, Taxonomy, Territorial Claims, and pictures of the Crane-Fly-Tipula-furca (North America)

T. acanthophora Alexander, 1934; T. aktashi Koc, Hasbenli & de Jong, 1998; T. alboplagiata Alexander, 1935; T. alphaspis Speiser, 1909; T. amissa Alexander, 1960; T ...